Tape dispensing and moistening device



Jul 15, 1924. 1.501354 J. CYTRON I TAPE DISPENSING AND MOISTENING DEVICE Filed Dec. 11, 1922 Patented July 15, 1924.

UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

JULIUS CYTRON, OF TULSA, OKLAHOMA.

TAPE DISPENSING AND MOISTENING DEVICE.

Application filed December 11, 1922. Serial No. 606,177.

! homfa, have invented a certain new and use- 111 Improvement in Tape Dispensing and Mois'tening' Devices, of which the following is a complete. specification.

The present invention relates to devices for dispensing and moistening giimmedtape, such as is used for sealing or fastening the wrappers on packages, and has for its principal object an extremely simple and inexpensive knock-down construction fulfilling all the requirements of a practical, device.

Accordingly, I have devised a-knock-down construction comprising parts adapted for detachable engagement and forming a receptacle when in assembled relation, and provided with an interior compartment for accommodating a suitable moistening device used for wetting the tape. Provision is also made for conveniently mounting a tape-roll holder from which the tape is run overthe moistening device, and out past a tape-tearing device which is adjustably mounted at one end of the receptacle.

It is also sought to provide a construction in which one side of the receptacle is formed with a. panel or door carrying the tape-roll holder, so that this may be readily removed from the receptacle for convenience in moun'tinga new tape roll, in which con11 ection an improved device is also provided in relation to the tape-roll holder for frictionally opposing the rotation thereof, as required in regulating the feed action of the roll, the action of said improved device being adjustable fort-his purpose. 7

With this general object in view, the invention will now be described by reference to the accompanying drawing illustrating one form of construction which I have devised for embodying the proposed improvements, after which those features deemed to be novel will be particularly set forth and claimed.

In the drawing- Fi gure l is a perspective view, illustrating a" tape dispensing and moisten-ing device con-- serrated in" ac ordance with-the present invention;

Figure 2 is a transverse section, taken on the line 11- 11 of Figure 3, but on a larger scale than Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a section taken on the line III-{II of Figure 2;

Figures 4 and 5 are perspective views of the two. end members of the device, respectively; and V Figure 6 is a perspective view of one of the side members of the device and its door or panel portion in separated relation.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, this illustrates a pair of end members 7 and 8, each of which is provided with vertical slots 9 for the purpose of engaging saidend members with the opposite ends of aepair of side members 10 and 11, the ends of which are also formed with'vertical slots extending" from the lower edges of said side members, to permit the assembly of these side and end members in the form of a housing or receptacle as illustrated'in Figure 1. These parts may be stamped from sheet metal or other sheet material strong enough for the pur pose, and at one side of the device the end members may be formed with downwardly projecting fingers 12 to permit attaching the device in suspended position by engag-' ing'said fingers in suitable loops 1?) provided on a wall 1 1 or other vertical surface; or, the device may be secured in position ona horizontal surface by providing the end members with horizontal flange portionsl5 at their lower ends, and tacking these flanges in place. v

For bracing the side members 10' and 11 the proper distance apart, a bolt 16 is mounted transversely and provided with a sleeve" 17 in engagement with the inner faces of the side members, as illustrated in Figure 3. Between this bolt 16and one end of the device=is mounted a smaller receptacle or container 1 8 supported'upon transverse pins or bolts 19. The container is open at its upper end, and atboth"; front and rear said container is'provided with a plurality of slots 20 for thepassage' of'l'th'e gummed tape 21 to be moistened-the upper end of the ad jacent end member 8 being cut away between the slots 9 to expose both of theopenings 20 and. afford clearance for the-pulling out f th tape 1 .1 9 eng g ent with a knife or tape-tearing element 22 projecting transversely across this end of the device. The shank portion of this tape-tearing member is provided with a slot 23 engaged by bolts 24 carried by one of the adjacent corners of the receptacle, and thus permitting adjustment of the blade portion of the tearing device in a direction toward or from the moistening device. The moistening element used is preferably a suitable sponge 25 maintained in a moist condition within the container 18 and in a position for rubbing contact with the gummed surface of the tape 21, the series of slots 20 permitting slight variation of the path of the tape through the container 18, according to the size of the sponge 25.

. The tape 21 is designed to be unwound from a roll 26 mounted upon a tape-roll holder 27 in the form of a spool of suitable size carried by a bolt 28 mounted in an opening 29 in a door or panel section 30 formed as a part of the side member 10. One end. of this door or panel section 30 is formed with downwardly projecting hinge fingers 31 (see Figure 6) designed for pivotal mounting in hinge elements 32 formed on the side member 10, the other end of the door 30 being slightly offset to form a flange 33 for engagement with the corresponding margin. of the door-opening thereby limiting the closing movement of the door. The other side member 11 has secured to its inner face a leaf spring element 35, to the outer face of which is soldered or otherwise fixedly secured a nut 36 for receiving the threaded end of the bolt 28, whereby suitable adjustment of said bolt operates to vary the pressure of the spring 35 upon the tape-roll holder and thus more or less frictionally oppose the rotary movement of the tape roll and hence regulate the amount of pull required for the feeding action of the tape. An opening 37 is provided in the side member 11 in line with the bolt 28 for accommodating both the end of the bolt and the nut 36 and any slight movement required of the latter, as in the mounting of the tape roll into the position shown.

It will thus be seen that I have devised a practical and eflicient knock-clown construction, for assembling both a tape roll and its tearing device 22. The provision of the hinge door member 30 affords a distinct feature of advantage, in that the roll holder may be conveniently swung out into position to permit the application of a new roll 26 of the tape upon the holder, and then be swung back into position within the receptacle for engagement of the threaded end of the bolt with the nut 36 and the adjustment of the tension of the spring 35 which also serves to maintain the door 30 in shut position. In the event of the roll. 26 being of a size larger than the opening of the door 30, the latter may be lifted off of its hinges 32 to permit the mounting of a new roll, the door being then restored to position, the spring 35 being bent outward in this operation in order to bring the bolt 28 in position for engagement with the nut 36. Besides being adapted to be mounted upon a horizontal surface, by securing the flanges 15, another feature of advantage lies in the provision of the attach-v ing fingers 12, whereby the device may be secured to a vertical surface, either a wall or other means of support, thus facilitating the convenient mounting of the device in any location where its use is desired.

While the foregoing illustrates what I now regard as the preferred form of construction, I desire the right to make all such changes or modifications as may fairly fall within the scope of the appended claims.

What I claim, is:

1. A tape dispensing and moistening device comprising a knock down receptacle composed of side and end members formed with slots for detachable engagement at the corners of the receptacle, a moistener pr0- vided with a container supported in one end of said receptacle, a tape-roll holder journaled between said side members in line with said container, said container being provided with slot openings for the passage of the tape over said moistener, and a tape tearing device secured in position adjacent the top of said container.

2. A tape dispensing and moistening device comprising a knockdown receptacle composed of side and end members formed with slots for detachable engagement at the corners of the receptacle, and a tape-roll holder and moistening device supported in alinement within said receptacle, said end members being also formed with downwardly projecting finger portions at one side of the receptacle for supporting the latter.

3. A tape dispensing device comprising a receptacle, a tape-roll holder, one of the sides of said receptacle being formed with a removable side panel, a transverse bolt carried by said side panel and journaling said holder, and a spring element carried by the other side of said receptacle and engaging said bolt for holding said panel in position and I of said receptacle being provided With a also frictionally opposing the rotation of spring element carried by the other side of said holder. said receptacle and engaging said bolt for 4. A tape dispensing device comprising a holding said door closed and also friction- 10 receptacle, a tape-roll holder, one of the sides ally opposing the rotation of said holder.

In Witness whereof I hereunto aflix my sigswinging door, a transverse bolt carried by nature. said door and journaling said holder, and a JULIUS CYTRON. 

